Clinical Interests
- Endoscopic enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP, ThuLEP)
- Kidney stones: medical prevention and surgical management of stones
- Metabolic/medical management of kidney stones
- Laparoscopic surgery for the kidney
- Advanced benign prostatic hyperplasia
- Endourology
- Advanced percutaneous kidney stone surgery
- Ureteroscopy
- Laser lithotripsy
- Shock wave lithotripsy
- Staghorn calculi
- Cystinuria
- Upper urinary tract tumor resection
Research Interests
- Endoscopic enucleation of the prostate with special focus on surgical technique, perioperative management of patients undergoing the procedure, and overcoming the learning curve of endoscopic enucleation
- Metabolic management for kidney stone disease
- Treatment options for benign prostatic hyperplasia
Education
- DO, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glen Head, NY
Training
- Fellowship, Endourology, Yale University, New Haven, CT
- Residency, Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Board Certifications
- American Board of Urology
Memberships
- American Urological Association
- Endourological Society
- Philadelphia Urological Society
Awards and Honors
- Top Doctors, Urology, Philadelphia magazine, 2025
Treatment Philosophy
I take time to listen to my patients, understand what they are saying, which helps me come up with a treatment plan that is best for them. My practice is unique in that it is focused on benign urological conditions. Many of these conditions have multiple treatment options, and sometimes do not require treatment at all. Therefore, my time for each patient when I see them is dedicated to counseling them on all available options for their diagnosis.
I believe humility is an important attribute that I bring to my practice that helps strengthen my ability to relate to patients and ultimately, help them achieve their goals. One of my favorite things about Urology is that it is constantly changing with newer technologies to treat urological conditions. I am dedicated to making sure patients have the best treatment options available to them.
My goal for every patient is that when they leave my office, they feel that they received the best care possible. I want patients to know that every clinical decision I make is in their best interest.
Patient Comments
Dr Girjodi (sp) spent a great deal of time with me which I greatly appreciated. Plus, he was very very helpful
Very informative and beneficial advice. An obvious expert and experienced person to remediate my chronic issues. I am very grateful to have met Dr. Ghiraldi and look forward to working together to do surgery and have excellent results for a significantly improved lifestyle.
The Dr. Ghiraldi Was "down to earth" and obviously well-prepared and compassionate about my situation. My wife was with me (because I had just had shoulder replacement surgery and was not allowed to drive) and Dr. Ghiraldi obviously fully included her in the conversation (something we have noticed is VERY rare) and made the two of us feel very welcome and Important. He took the time to explain why he thought certain procedures were our best choice and he also (upon our request) explained why other procedures were not in our best interest. We felt Immediately confident in his ability and expertise. We immediate cancelled our second opinion appointment after meeting Dr. Ghiraldi.
I have had an excellent experience at Fox Chase. Dr. Giraldi and his staff are terrific.
I was concerned and a little stressed out, but the consultation with Dr. Ghiraldi put my mind at ease and thoroughly explained what the prostate surgery will entail.